Our New Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Hot Pot By John Kessler Conveyor belt Japanese hot pot may not sound like an ideal date night, but for me and my wife, it works. Read more
Ocean Grill & Bar Is Top-Tier Vietnamese Cuisine By John Kessler An unassuming newcomer is turning out impeccable seafood and incredible pho. Read more
The Rise of Ooey Gooey Food Shots By John Kessler We miss the days when food Instagram was less... saucy. Plus: A night at the new taco omakase spot. Read more
Review: Maxwells Trading Is an Ode to Chicago By John Kessler Erling Wu-Bower returns with an ode to the city in which he grew up. The ride is uneven, but what a thrill. Read more
Pierogi Kitchen Is Polished Polish By John Kessler When Eastern European cool hits, Chicago will be at the epicenter. Read more
Warlord’s Host Spills the Tea By John Kessler Want one of the seemingly impossible to snag tables at our Best New Restaurant? You’ll need to get past Julia Suhr. Read more
Best New Restaurants By John Kessler Twelve spots that are reshaping the city’s culinary scene. Read more
The Menu Items of the Year By John Kessler Breaking down the dishes and ingredients we’re seeing everywhere. Read more
Are Wine Pairings Worth It? By John Kessler As pairings have taken over wine service, three top sommeliers share their takes. Read more
Exploring Ukrainian Food in Chicago By John Kessler Our critic sampled the city’s restaurants to prepare for his review of Anelya and to learn what makes Ukrainian food distinct from Russian. Read more
